Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

IP Carrier Replacement (Chevrolet)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
3. Remove the instrument panel (IP) trim pad.
4. Remove the IP mounted SIR module.
5. Remove the IP cluster.
6. Remove the screws for the HVAC control. Leave the harness connected to the HVAC control and position aside. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Chevrolet) HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Pontiac) in HVAC Systems - Manual.
7. Remove the screws for the radio.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector and coaxial cable from the radio.
9. Remove the radio from the IP carrier.
10. Remove the screws for the air distribution duct.
11. Remove the air distribution ducts.
12. Remove the steering wheel.
13. Remove the tilt lever.
14. Remove the washer switch.
15. Remove the screws (2) from the IP carrier (3).
16. Remove the IP carrier (3) from the lower tie bar (1).
17. Remove the IP carrier (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the IP carrier (3) into the vehicle.
2. Install the IP carrier (3) to the lower tie bar (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the screws (2) to IP carrier (3).

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Install the washer switch.
5. Install the tilt lever.
6. Install the steering wheel.
7. Install the air distribution duct.
8. Install the screws for the air distribution duct.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

9. Connect the electrical connector and coaxial cable to the radio.
10. Install the radio.
11. Install the screws for the radio.

Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

12. Install the HVAC control.
13. Install the IP cluster trim plate.
14. Install the IP SIR module.
15. Install the IP trim pad.
16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint Systems.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.